Skip to main content
Weddings
This vendor is popular with couples. Start a conversation

About

On WeddingWire since 2010

Based in Los Angeles, California, Makeup by Karen Lee is a beauty practice that works out of San Gabriel Valley and Orange County for over 15 years. Owner Karen has always had an interest in beauty and pursued that passion by attending Make-Up Designory in Burbank, California. She is well versed in a variety of styles and will work with each client to create a show-stopping look.

Services Offered

Whether to-be-weds are looking for makeup and hair or makeovers for their whole wedding party, Makeup by Karen Lee is ready to accommodate. In fact, Karen offers group discounts to make sure everyone feels their best on such a big day. All makeup is available for a trial run to make sure to-be-weds and their wedding party find styles that enhance their natural beauty. Their popular beauty services offered include:

  • Eye makeup
  • Contoured makeup
  • False lash application
  • Natural makeup
  • Tattoo coverage
  • Asian-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$180

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$120

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$70

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$70

What is the base price for traditional makeup for brides?

$180

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for brides?

$70

What is the base price for airbrush makeup for brides?

$180

What is the price of trial service for airbrush makeup for brides?

$70

What is the base price for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$70

What is the price of trial service for traditional makeup for attendants/family members?

$70

Does makeup price include false lashes?

Yes

Which of the following are included in prices?

Assistant Fee
Travel Fee

What beauty services do you offer?

Consultations

What hair services do you offer?

Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial

What makeup services do you offer?

Airbrush Makeup
Contour Makeup
Eye Makeup
Natural Makeup
On-Site Makeup
Wedding Party Makeup
Makeup Trial
Fake Lashes
Tattoo Coverage
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor

Reviews of Makeup by Karen Lee

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
108 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Karen is highly recommended as a wedding hair and makeup artist. She is praised by multiple reviewers for her talent, professionalism, and flexibility. Clients appreciated her ability to deliver the exact look they wanted and her patience throughout the chaos of wedding day. Karen's responsiveness, ability to recreate desired looks, and dedication to making clients look and feel beautiful were consistently mentioned as reasons to choose her for bridal hair and makeup needs.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Karen is highly recommended as a wedding hair and makeup artist. She is praised by multiple reviewers for her talent, professionalism, and flexibility. Clients appreciated her ability to deliver the exact look they wanted and her patience throughout the chaos of wedding day. Karen's responsiveness, ability to recreate desired looks, and dedication to making clients look and feel beautiful were consistently mentioned as reasons to choose her for bridal hair and makeup needs.

S
Stephanie B. Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!!

Karen was very responsive and friendly! Felt comfortable with her instantly at the trial. She did my hair exactly how I asked. Got so many compliments! Her prices are so reasonable too! Would book her again!!
P
Pearl Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best experience ever

To start- I’m a crier and my hair and makeup lasted through hours of on and off tears, the winds of the Palso Verdes Cliffs, and hours of dancing on my wedding day.

Working with Karen was such a great decision. During the trial, I was able to get a feel for how I would look on my wedding day. When I wanted to tweak some things, Karen went with it and delivered exactly what I wanted. When I had to change which of my party was doing hair and makeup, adding and taking off services, she was flexible and patient. Karen is so sweet and easy to work with. It was truly the best experience!
E
Erin Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely talented and kind makeup artist!

It was so wonderful working with Karen and her team! She is extremely talented and worked magic! I felt both glammed up but still like myself! She was very patient and kind to us through the chaos of the day—I would highly recommend her to all brides in the Southern California area!:)
illustration message bubble

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Awards

108
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Real Weddings

Jennifer & Jeffrey
40 photos · 07/24/2021
Ashely & Matthew
16 photos · 08/11/2018

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Premier Soirees Event Design & Coordination Premier Soirees Event Design & Coordination Wedding Planners

Karen Lee and her team (she brought along Penny, Angela & Cathy on the day of the wedding) was the wedding hair & make up team that did my sister's wedding last April. She was by far the best hair & make up artist person that I have worked with in my experience. Before my sister's wedding in April, my sister, mom and I all went to Karen to get our hair & make up done for our holiday family photo shoot. Karen really manages to make you feel and look beautiful. Her kindness, easy going personality, ability to put you at ease, make you feel comfortable, promptness, quick response time, reliability and efforts to please you and make sure to achieve what you want speaks volumes of her professionalism. She was always open to suggestions and explained to everyone everything she was using to achieve the look we wanted. She was extremely patient with us and so was the rest of her team that she brought along for the day. Her skills are just flawless all the way around. She was just so amazing with what she did and was a great person to have around. She was also very professional in answering all my questions. Being a professional in the wedding industry, I know how important it is to have a trusted vendor to handle your hair and make up. The hair & make up simply completes the look of the bride that then sets the tone of the day. I will continue to refer my brides to see Karen Lee for their hair & make up needs. Thank you Karen Lee!!

A Love For Life Photography by Rodd Lindstrom A Love For Life Photography by Rodd Lindstrom Wedding Photographers

Karen did a wonderful job and was a joy to work with!

Joey Inez - Mixterious Force DJ's Joey Inez - Mixterious Force DJ's Wedding DJs

I met Karen at another wedding we DJ'd. She did the make-up for the bride to be on her special day. Karen does exceptional make-up and I would highly recommend her for anyone needing her services. I was also fortunate to provide our DJ/MC service for her wedding.

Map

Other vendors in Los Angeles for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Responds within 24 hours